Accessibility Consultant

Requisition ID: 2024-7719

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Department: Disability Resource Center Advertised Salary: Minimum $55,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Working within the Disability Resource Center, Accessibility Consultants (Accessibility Services Specialists) work with students, faculty, and staff to ensure that the university is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Using a combination of counseling skills, knowledge of disabilities, and an understanding of applicable laws, consultants guide students and faculty through an interactive process to determine appropriate accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Work with disabled USU students to identify barriers to full participation in the curricular and co-curricular environments and determine appropriate reasonable accommodations, based on Section 504, ADA, and best practices, to provide equal access.
• Interpret comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations and medical documentation presented by students to assess students' needs and determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations in accordance with federal law.
• Coach and support individual students with disabilities as needed to facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills, effective time management, and learning strategies.
• Counsel students regarding academics, career development, disability adjustment, and crisis intervention.
• Conduct workshops, presentations, and trainings to the campus community regarding students with disabilities and equal access.
• Maintain appropriate records of accommodations made and communication with and regarding students.
• Monitor and address access issues in the physical and social environments at USU.
• Assist with outreach and transition services provided by the DRC.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling/Disability Studies, Higher Education, Social work, Psychology, or related field; or a Bachelor's degree and two years of directly related experience providing accommodations in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative, problem-solve, organize workflow, and respond effectively in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience applying the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act in a post-secondary setting.

• Previous post-secondary experience.
• Familiarity with assistive technology.

• Experience writing case notes. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to interact with students in a welcoming and professional way.

• Strong organizational, time management, and case management skills.
• Ability to use active listening, open-ended probing, clarifying, and other basic counseling skills.
• Ability to interpret disability law,... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by Univers ity policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).